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Deepfake Crypto Giveaways on YouTube and X
How the deepfake crypto giveaway scam works on YouTube and X, why 'send 1, get 2 back' is always fake, the warning signs, and what to do if you sent funds.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Regulatory Warning Lists: How to Use Them
How to use a regulatory warning list to check a crypto platform: where to find official lists, how to search them well, and what a result does and doesn't mean.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Discord Scams: Compromised Servers and Fake Mint Links
Discord crypto scams use hacked servers, fake mint links and impostor admins to drain wallets. Learn how they work, the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Telegram Crypto Scams: Fake Admins, Bots and Signal Groups
How Telegram crypto scams work: fake admins, verification bots, copycat groups and paid signal channels, plus the warning signs and settings that protect you.
Oct 12, 2026 · 4 min read
How Crypto Advertising Rules Protect Consumers
How crypto advertising rules work: risk warnings, bans on misleading claims, influencer disclosure and cooling-off periods, and how to spot ads that break them.
Oct 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Disguised as Crypto Investments
A crypto Ponzi scheme pays old investors with new investors' money. Learn how Ponzi and pyramid schemes hide behind crypto and the warning signs to check.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Pump-and-Dump Schemes in Crypto: How to Recognize Them
How pump-and-dump crypto schemes work, the warning signs in price, volume and promotion, and practical steps to avoid becoming someone's exit liquidity.
Oct 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Exchanges: Warning Signs Before You Deposit
How to spot a fake crypto exchange before you deposit: the warning signs, how these scams work, how to verify a platform and what to do if you're caught.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Recovery Scams: Why 'We Can Get Your Crypto Back' Is Almost Always Fraud
Crypto recovery scam services target people who already lost money. Learn how these schemes work, the warning signs and what legitimate steps you can take.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Phishing Sites: How to Recognize a Fake Exchange or Wallet Page
Crypto phishing sites copy real exchanges and wallets to steal logins and seed phrases. Learn the warning signs, how they reach you and how to stay safe.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Crypto Debit Card Scams and Fake Card Offers
A crypto card scam lures you with fake debit card offers, activation fees or phishing. See how they work, the warning signs and what to do if you were targeted.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Browser Update and Captcha Malware Targeting Crypto Users
How fake captcha malware and fake browser updates steal crypto: the paste-a-command trick, warning signs, protection steps and what to do if you ran it.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Trading Courses and Gurus
How a crypto trading course scam works, from lifestyle marketing to upsells and fake platforms, plus a warning-sign checklist and what to do if you paid.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Hacked Project Social Accounts: How to Avoid Fake Announcements
When a hacked crypto Twitter account posts a fake airdrop or mint, losses follow fast. Learn how takeovers work, warning signs and how to verify announcements.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Tampered and Fake Hardware Wallets: How to Buy One Safely
A fake hardware wallet or tampered device can empty your crypto. Learn how these attacks work, the warning signs, and how to buy and set up a wallet safely.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Scammers Impersonating Regulators and Police in Crypto
How regulator impersonation scams target crypto holders with fake police, SEC or tax officials. Learn the red flags, how to verify contact and what to do.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Charity and Disaster Donation Scams
Crypto donation scams exploit disasters and good intentions. See how fake charity appeals work, the warning signs, and how to donate crypto safely instead.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Crypto Loan Scams: Upfront Fees and Fake Lenders
Crypto loan scams ask for upfront fees or collateral and never pay out. Learn how fake lenders work, the warning signs and what to do if you were targeted.
Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read